Remote IAM Engineer: Secure Genomics Platform

Ambry Genetics Corporation; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus is seeking an IAM Engineer to strengthen secure access across our cancer genomics platform. You will design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions across OKTA, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and related technologies.

Collaborate with IT and business units, manage IAM risks, and apply best practices in a data-rich environment. Experience with Terraform, GitHub, and security compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800-30) is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT Security and at least 2 years of experience with IAM Engineering
• Must possess extensive experience with OKTA and OKTA Workflows.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical security concepts into clear and concise language.
• Excellent project management skills to oversee and drive IAM initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills particularly focused on authentication and authorization issues.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and GitHub.
• Strong understanding of IAM principles, frameworks, and technologies, including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP, SOAP, REST, and SCIM.
• Knowledge of information security risk management frameworks and compliance practices, including ISO 27001, SOC2 Type 2, and NIST 800-30.

Responsibilities

• Practical experience with authentication and authorization protocols.
• Proven experience in the design, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive IAM solutions across various domains, including OKTA and OKTA Workflows.
• Strong skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating IAM-related security risks, proactively addressing potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of best practices surrounding authentication and authorization in a data rich environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with IT and other business units to promote IAM awareness and integrate IAM best practices into operational processes.

Skills

IAM Engineering

SAML 2.0

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect

LDAP

SOAP

REST

SCIM

ISO 27001

SOC 2 Type 2

NIST 800-30

Tools

OKTA

OKTA Workflows

Terraform

GitHub

Job description

Tempus is seeking an IAM Engineer to strengthen secure access across our cancer genomics platform. You will design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions across OKTA, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and related technologies.

Collaborate with IT and business units, manage IAM risks, and apply best practices in a data-rich environment. Experience with Terraform, GitHub, and security compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800-30) is expected.